How to cope with New Year anxiety  — a trauma-informed, faith + mental health plan for when January feels heavy, urgent, or unsettling. By Jennifer Nicole Green, NP-C | Lolli Love Last updated:  January 6, 2026 How to cope with New Year anxiety:  start with a 60-second nervous system reset  (longer exhales), then choose one tiny next step  (water, food, movement, or a boundary), and add a simple breath prayer  to reconnect with God’s steadiness. New Year anxiety is common bec

Holiday anxiety coping strategies that calm your nervous system, protect your peace, and help you stay rooted in faith—without forcing “perfect holiday joy.”